Medical Marijuana - Cannabis in Australia

Managing Pain With Medical Cannabis: Miguel Garcia's Story

Miguel Garcia was born with a rare skin disorder calledepidermolysisbullosa(EB), a group of diseases that cause a defect in anchoring between the epidermis and dermis, leading to painful blisters, infections, and wounds. Miguel spent the first six months......

Report: Patient With Life-Threatening Angioedema Responds Favorably To Inhaled Cannabis

By Paul Armentano, NORML
Inhaling cannabis is associated with the remission of refractory idiopathic angioedema, according to a clinical report published in the journal Case Reports in Immunology. Angioedema is a condition characterized by rapid swelling under the skin in regions around the face and throat, which may result in airway obstruction or...

Cannabis May Treat Panic and Anxiety-Related Disorders, According to Study

A study published in the May issue of the journal Psychopharmacology, and published online by the National Institute of Health, has found that cannabis may treat panic and anxiety-related disorders.

According to researchers; “The present study tested the hypothesis that the endocannabinoid system counteracts aversive responses in the...

Study: Daily Cannabis Use for 20 Years Has no Negative Effect on Lung Health

Consuming at least one joint a day for 20 years has no negative effect on a person’s lung health, according to a comprehensive study published earlier this year in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society, and published online by the National Institute of Health

For the study, researchers at Emory University in Atlanta assessed a...